Cataplana for All: From kitchen to the table

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Explore Algarve's iconic cataplana—an essential culinary tradition. From prep to table, learn to craft heart-healthy seafood dishes with minimal fat. Discover flavors that engage every sense.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The word cataplana refers not only to the utensil but also to the dishes that are prepared in it.


The characteristics of this pan allow a wide range of dishes to be created that are a delight for all the senses and are good for one’s heart, as the cataplana enables little fat to be used in recipes.


Throughout this experience, participants will have the opportunity to discover all the potential of the most iconic utensil in Algarve gastronomy, and will learn to make a cataplana with

fish and shellfish.


Sample Menu

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Fish and Shellfish Cataplana made by the participants

What You Get

Apron
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

One of the best ways to understand a place is by tasting its cuisine – and the Algarve is no different. In Tertúlia Algarvia's Culinary Classes we take this a step further by learning how to prepare the most iconic regional dish: the tasty - cataplana. Head to the kitchen for a fun and authentic cooking class and by the time it’s over, you’ll have created a delectable dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner! This activity starts at 11.30 or 6:30 pm at Tertúlia Algarvia´s Restaurant and Culinary School with a complete menu that includes starters, drinks, the cataplanas made in cooking class and dessert.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tertúlia Algarvia, Praça Dom Afonso III, União das freguesias de Faro (Sé e São Pedro) Faro Faro, Portugal, PT, 8000-167

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $181.39 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Western European Time.
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Earliest available date: May 23, 2025
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